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FTX proposal could prompt clearing structure evolution
Derivatives experts at IDX say FTX proposal might not be workable as-is but could prompt improvements to current clearing structure
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Futures industry developing new set of standards for post-trade processing
Working through FIA, experts from asset managers, clearing firms and clearinghouses have come together around a plan to establish standards for post-trade processes in the futures industry. An independent standards body is now being formed that will guide the development of industry standards. The expectation is that the adoption of these standards will lead to more automation in the workflow, a reduction in errors and delays, and a better customer experience.
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CFTC explores role in voluntary carbon markets
On 2 June, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) held its first-ever Voluntary Carbon Markets Convening. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss issues related to the supply and demand for high quality carbon offsets, including product standardization and the data necessary to support the integrity of carbon offsets' greenhouse gas emissions avoidance and reduction claims.
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FIA's Lukken discusses role of derivatives markets in meeting sustainability goals
FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken highlighted the importance of global derivatives markets in risk-managing the transition to a more sustainable global economy in a recent interview with SSE TV.
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New body launches to close class divide in financial sector
Progress Together aims to improve socio-economic diversity at senior level in UK financial services sector
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CFTC roundtable on non-intermediation focuses on FCM benefits and default waterfalls
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission hosted a wide-ranging and at times contentious discussion on issues related to intermediation in derivatives trading and clearing on 25 May. The roundtable event was more than six hours long, and included representatives from CFTC-registered derivatives clearing organizations (DCOs) and futures commission merchants (FCMs) as well as trading firms, asset managers, agricultural industry representatives, academics, public interest groups, and others.
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Viewpoint - Playing the long game
Let's set aside the specifics of the FTX proposal for a moment and broaden our lens to what is happening. There is a larger trend impacting the financial services community where technology is revolutionizing the infrastructure of our markets, particularly resolving risk management and settlement.
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Market experts push back on proposed EU ETS restrictions
Warnings come as lawmakers contemplate restricting financial participation in the EU Emissions Trading System.
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FIA CEO Walt Lukken discusses risk management in derivatives markets
Walt Lukken, President and CEO of FIA, recently sat down with the SmarterMarkets team to kick off its next podcast series, "Systems at Risk."
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US Congress questions industry on merits and risks of FTX's non-intermediated model
US lawmakers questioned experts in the derivatives industry on May 12 about the recent proposal from FTX US Derivatives to clear margined products using a non-intermediated model. The hearing conducted by the US House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture was titled "Changing Market Roles: The FTX Proposal and Trends in New Clearinghouse Models," and featured testimony from FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken.
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